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UCW 492X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 492X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,979 miles

Fan belt loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill by out rigger corroded

Offside steering idler slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,728 miles

Corrosion at NSF inner sill. Not within a prescribed area.

Corrosion/holes at floor near water tank. Not within a prescribed area.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 39,727 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper end caps missing. NSF and OSF (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate obscured On dash (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted Rear plate in window. (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)

Corrosion at NSF inner sill. Not within a prescribed area.

Corrosion/holes at floor near water tank. Not within a prescribed area.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,368 miles

CO level weak

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,457 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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UCW 492X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 61,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCW 492X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UCW 492X?

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What year was UCW 492X registered?

UCW 492X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 October 1981.

Is UCW 492X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCW 492X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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